Slaves Freed Themselves

Or did Lincoln? NO, the slaves did!

Slaves Freed Themselves

Or did Lincoln? NO, the slaves did!

Slaves

Slaves fought for their way to freedom through hard work and dedication. Slaves engaged in a dramatic movement of self-liberation while Abraham Lincoln refused to declare the destruction of slavery. Slaves had a large part in their own freedom due to escaping and fighting their own freedom. The slaves worked towards ending slavery in the United States.

Fighting for FREEDOM

Slaves had a large part in their own freedom due to escaping and fighting for their own freedom.

Frederick Douglas

One of the greatest anti-slavery leaders in US history, also he put great effort into the rights of slaves. He supported equal rights because he thought everyone should be treated equally.

Abraham Lincoln

He vigorously supported the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery throughout the United States, and, in the last speech of his life, he recommended extending the vote to African Americans

Fighting for FREEDOM

Slaves had a large part in their own freedom due to escaping and fighting for their own freedom.

Frederick Douglas

One of the greatest anti-slavery leaders in US history, also he put great effort into the rights of slaves. He supported equal rights because he thought everyone should be treated equally.

Abraham Lincoln

He vigorously supported the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery throughout the United States, and, in the last speech of his life, he recommended extending the vote to African Americans

Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln had insisted that he had no desire to abolish slavery where the institution already existed. Lincoln never intended to end slavery. He’s been raised to avoid it from childhood. Lincoln supported slaves to join the union army, he encouraged slaves to work for wages, and announced slaves are free in the rebellious states. Lincoln was willing to keep slavery intact if that was the best means in preserving the Union.